Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Chester Bus Exchang | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Chester Bus Exchang | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Chester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Chester?
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Stops in Chester
- ASt Oswalds Way, Chester CH1 3HY, UK
- B
Delamere St Bus Station - Chester
21 Delamere St, Chester CH1 4DS, UK - C
Chester Zoo - Bus Terminal
Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 1LE, UK
Compare bus companies
Based on 11402 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £15
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cardiff to Chester
How far is Chester from Cardiff by coach?
The journey from Cardiff to Chester by coach covers an approximate distance of 119 miles (192 km).
What is the best way to go from Cardiff to Chester without a car?
You can reach Chester from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Chester was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Chester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £12 to £63 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Chester?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
